Birthstones

Spencer Lapidary's Birthstone Calendar
Month	Cabochon or Inlayed Stone	Faceted Gemstone
January	Garnet or Rose Quartz	Garnet
February	Amethyst, Onyx, Moonstone or Bloodstone	Amethyst
March	Bloodstone, Clear Quartz or Jade	Aquamarine
April	Pearl, Mother of Pearl or Clear Quartz	Diamond
May	Onyx, Chrysoprase or Agate	Emerald
June	Pearl or Moonstone	Alexandrite
July	Jasper or Carnelian	Ruby
August	Carnelian, Sardonyx or Jade	Peridot
September	Lapis lazuli or Agate	Blue sapphire
October	Opal or Jasper	Pink tourmaline
November	Citrine or Pearl	Turquoise or Golden topaz
December	Turquoise, Lapis lazuli or Onyx	Zircon or Blue tourmaline

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BREIF BIRTHSTONE HISTORY

Birthstones have been around since ancient times, and they were believed to possess magical forces that could protect, or aid the owner or wearer of the stone. Traditional birthstones were linked to the Zodiac.

Modern birthstones are linked to calendar months, each having it’s own unique gemstone with its own special attributes. Today, as in ancient times, people love to wear jewelry set with their own birthstone; the ancient meanings and associations with these stones are still very intriguing and meaningful.

Today, you can purchase many types of jewelry containing birthstones, such as birthstone rings, birthstone pendants, and birthstone earrings. Giving someone a beautiful piece of jewelry, set with their birthstone, is a touching and wonderful gift that they will treasure forever because it has real meaning and significance.

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DETAILED BIRTHSTONE INFORMATION